Kilikia suffers heavy defeat in opening match of UEFA Regions’ Cup intermediate round

Armenian side Kilikia made an unsuccessful start to the intermediate round of the UEFA Regions’ Cup.

In their opening-round match, played in Bosnia and Herzegovina on September 2, Kilikia faced tournament hosts Zenica-Doboj. The match ended in a convincing 8-0 victory for the Bosnian side.

It is difficult to assess the balance of power between the teams or analyze the course of the match in greater detail due to the absence of a live broadcast. However, the opening-round result suggests that the level of opposition in Kilikia’s current group is considerably higher than it was at the previous stage of the tournament.

In the other group match, Wales’ South Region also recorded a commanding victory, defeating OFS Bitola of North Macedonia 7-0.

Kilikia reached the intermediate round of the UEFA Regions’ Cup after a successful qualifying campaign in June. All matches at the current stage are being played in the Bosnian city of Zenica. To advance to the final stage of the competition, a team must finish first in the group.

The Armenian side will play its next match on September 5 against South Region. Kick-off is scheduled for 14:00 Yerevan time.

Kilikia’s remaining fixtures

September 5, 14:00
South Region (Wales) — Kilikia (Armenia)

September 8, 13:00
Kilikia (Armenia) — OFS Bitola (North Macedonia)